How to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah is an important religious holiday that celebrates the Jewish New Year. Typically occurring in September or October of each year, it is observed for two days by most Jews, and features a number of unique customs.^{[1] X Trustworthy Source Chabad.org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source}

Rosh Hashanah 2023 lasts from the evening of Friday the 15th of September to the evening of Sunday the 17th of September.^{[2] X Trustworthy Source Chabad.org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source}

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Reflect on your past and contemplate your future. Rosh Hashanah is Hebrew for "Head of the Year."^{[3] X Research source} It is considered to be the birthday of the world, and hence is the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is a time to learn from your mistakes of the past year, and to think about how you can improve yourself in the future. It is also a time to make personal resolutions both large and small.

(Hebrew for a ritual bath) on the eve of Rosh Hashanah. This will help cleanse you spiritually for the upcoming holiday.^{[4] X Research source}

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People often dress up for this very important High Holiday, so think formal to business casual attire.

This is the only commandment directly referenced in the Torah regarding the observation of the holiday. The shofar is a ram's horn. It is blown during the service by the "Ba'al Tekiah", or shofar blower. It is a symbol of spiritual awakening and reflection.^{[5] X Trustworthy Source Chabad.org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source} As we do not know exactly how the shofar was blown in the ancient Temple, four different blasts are given to ensure that the shofar is heard properly for each new year:

Tekiah: One blast, a few seconds long, that ends abruptly.

Shevarim: Three one-to-two-second short blasts that rapidly scoop from low to high in pitch.

Teruah: Nine short, rapid blasts.

Tekiah Gedolah: This is one long, continuous blast, traditionally held for nine counts, but in progressive communities it is often held as long as possible.

"casting off"),^{[6] X Trustworthy Source Chabad.org Online resource for information related to Chabad-Lubavitch and Jewish culture Go to source} which is the process of going to a flowing body of water and emptying your pockets into the body of water. Most people throw stale breadcrumbs. This is observed on the first afternoon of Rosh Hashanah.

"bread"). The challah is round on Rosh Hashanah to symbolize the cycle of the year..

Apples dipped in honey is a traditional food as well. This tradition signifies the hope for "A Sweet New Year" due to the sweetness of the honey.^{[7] X Research source} Another common Rosh Hashanah food is the pomegranate. According to Jewish tradition, a pomegranate contains 613 seeds representing the 613 Commandments. This signifies the hope for a fruitful new year ahead.

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